CANADA HAS ELIMINATED THE MILK CATEGORY FROM NATIONAL FOOD GUIDE AND MAY TELL RESIDENTS TO CHOOSE VEGAN!

Well done, Canada! After consulting with the public on plans to revise the national food guide, the Canadian government has now released a new draft of their healthy eating recommendations and the guide favors a “high proportion of plant-based foods”! The food guide’s first recommendation notes the importance of whole foods and states that plant-based foods are the preferred source of protein. The guide recommends, “regular intake of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein-rich foods, especially plant-based sources of protein.” Wow!

That’s exciting enough, but the draft food guide has eliminated the milk category entirely and legumes have been placed higher above animal foods. How amazing is that!?

The food guide was based on health evidence, as well as information on Canadian’s eating habits, with industry-commissioners excluded from the guide. The guide hasn’t been finalized yet and it’s imperative to show our support for this progressive change. You can click here to let the Canadian government know what you like about the food guide and please encourage your friends to do the same!

Knowing all that we do about the impact of meat consumption on the environment and animals, we are faced with a choice – either we can continue to be sold into this destructive industry … or we can choose better.